RCCD Board Meetings
Board meetings are currently held the third Friday of the Month at 1:00 PM at the RCCD office and are open to the public. Day meetings run October through March. It is best to call ahead to confirm if you would like to attend.NH Natural Resources Conservation Service Programs & Updates
What is Your Stormwater Pollutant Footprint?
Download the NHDES Residential Model and see the effects of adding an addition to your home or incorporating a simple runoff treatment method. Residential Stormwater Website & Model-
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Mission Statment
Our mission is to conserve and sustain the natural environment for present and future generations by working to make wise land use decisions.The Role of RCCD
The Rockingham County Conservation District delivers soil and water conservation at the local level. Formed in 1946 as a legal sub-division of the State of New Hampshire and operating under NH State Statute RSA 432:12, the District is directed by a Board of Supervisors, a state appointed governing body made up of five residents of the county. The position of a District Supervisor is a public office and as such the Board of Supervisors has a legal and moral responsibility to the people of the District, its constituents.Past Announcements
- May 2013 (1)
- April 2013 (4)
- March 2013 (1)
- February 2013 (2)
- January 2013 (2)
- August 2012 (1)
- May 2012 (2)
- March 2012 (1)
- February 2012 (4)
- December 2011 (1)
- November 2011 (1)
- April 2011 (1)
- January 2011 (1)
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Seacoast Weed Watcher Event!
June 1st, 2013: 9am -12:00pm The Nature Conservancy’s Great Bay Office Join the Seacoast Weed Watcher Team in learning how to help a regional effort to protect the natural habitat in our coastal watershed threatened by invasive species. The event will include … Continue reading
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NH NRCS Announces Funding for Conservation Innovation Grants
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Announces $59,300 Available for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) in New Hampshire. USDA NRCS is currently seeking project proposals from potential applicants through its Conservation Innovation Grant program. CIG is not a research program, but rather … Continue reading
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Invasive emerald ash borer detected in New Hampshire
CONCORD, N.H. – Officials from the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development (DRED) and Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food (DAMF) have confirmed that the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) (EAB), an invasive beetle that attacks and kills … Continue reading
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Nitrogen in Stormwater: Sources and Solutions Workshop
Save the Date! May 9, 2013. 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM at the NH DES Pease Field Office, Portsmouth, NH Save the date for the first ever northeastern stormwater BMP nitrogen workshop. This workshop will deliver the most up-to-date research-based information on nonpoint … Continue reading
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FREE Soil Health Workshop and Equipment Demonstration
Rockingham County is holding their second soil health workshop and equipment demonstration! When: Wednesday April 24th 9:00am -12:00pm Where: The Rockingham County Farm 110 North Rd, Brentwood Attend and learn more about ways to improve soil health and productivity! Also learn about our … Continue reading
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RCCD 2012 Annual Report
Find out more about RCCD projects and activities from the 2012 Annual Report! Rockingham County Conservation District Annual Report 2012 PDF
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NH Fish and Game develops local priorities for invasive plant control
Visit the NH Fish and Game Department’s Website for more information about the development of strategies for invasive plant control. These local priorities will help guide projects on an individual level and protect the landscape statewide! Learn more: http://wildnh.com/invasives/
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Application dates for NRCS programs and initiatives
Federal Financial Assistance Available to New Hampshire Farmers and Forest Landowners Under the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill) Find out more about the next application cut-off date for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and … Continue reading
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